CVE-2024-57639

CVE-2024-57639 is a vulnerability in the dc_elt_size component of OpenLink Virtuoso Open-Source edition version 7.2.11. Published on 2025-01-14, it enables attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition through crafted SQL statements. The issue is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) and carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N), indicating high severity due to network accessibility, low attack complexity, and no prerequisites for privileges or user interaction.

Remote attackers require no authentication or special privileges to exploit this vulnerability over the network. By sending specially crafted SQL statements, they can trigger the flaw in the dc_elt_size component, achieving a high integrity impact as per the CVSS metrics, consistent with the described DoS effect despite no direct availability disruption scored.

Mitigation details are available in the referenced GitHub issue at https://github.com/openlink/virtuoso-opensource/issues/1185.